Falling in love for the first time, especially as a teen, is probably one of the most beautifully heartbreaking stories out there. Since you have never had your heart broken, you’re able to put so much into a person without realizing the immense weight the possible consequences hold.
Teenagers are often dismissed as being immature and irresponsible, but yet they are held to young-adult level standards. The teenage years are already complicated with the joys of physical and hormonal changes, not to mention the constant pressure of standardized tests and figuring out how you want to spend the rest of your life.
In a Twitter poll, I asked the question, “Do you think high school relationships are worth it in the end?” and 30 random Twitter followers voted. 33 percent of them disagreed and said that no, it is a waste of time when 67 percent of them agreed and said that yes, they are worth it.
While some may argue that high school is already a delicate time that should be spent focusing on education and college, I would have to agree with the 67 percent.
I think that there are a lot of teenage couples that give high school dating a bad reputation. When I say that I believe high school relationships are worth it in the long run, I am not referring to teenagers that bounce from person to person without having any real or deep connection with anyone for very long. Or better yet, I'm not talking about that person who dates just for a status they think people actually care about either
More teenagers need to understand how a healthy relationship works and what it looks like. Being involved with someone seriously at a younger age can teach them countless lessons and show them the kind of person they may want to end up with, or not. Mistakes are better to be made while we’re young rather than after school when we have to put a lot more on the line.
Finding that one person as a teenager who you can really click with, and feel comfortable opening up to is an extremely lucky thing to come by. At an age where finding and keeping loyal friends can be impossible, a boyfriend/girlfriend could make that all seem okay as they would consistently be there for you. Self exploration is something that all high schoolers struggle with, and connecting emotionally with someone can help you learn more about yourself as well as even seeing parts of yourself in another person.
According to an article from Brandon Gaille Marketing Expert & Blogmaster, in comparison to the 1940’s, 25 percent of people are now marrying their high school sweethearts. It also says that it doesn’t matter who you date first, but who you love first. Marrying your first love would not only make for an enduring relationship, but they could easily be that person you were able to innocently commit to in high school.
You love who you love, even if that love happens at a young age. I will never think that sharing a bond with someone is a waste of time, even if teenagers are deemed childish or incapable of knowing what love is.
